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w ; » < Si.do a year In advance; Si-5° to United States. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 29, 1914. Vol. LX. No. 44 M. A. JAMES & SON, Proprietors r L Couch, Johnston & Cryderman ■4 are now showing a superb stock of NEW FALL and WINTER GOODS--Ladies' Suits. Coats and Skirts, all made up in the very latest styles. Dress Goods and Suitings, newest weaves and colors. A big stock of Black and Colored Silks, all bought before the recent advance in price. Underwear of all kinds for men, women and children. An immense stock of Men's New Suits and Overcoats, no better styles and no better value anywhere. THE EDITOR TALKS. We have no sympathy with mothers who want to keep their boys and girls always always so very quiet and orderly out of doors. The lot of such children is pitiable, pitiable, for they are deprived of the fun and frolic which they are entitled to. Children--boys Children--boys and girls--must have good exercise exercise to keep them healthy. Deprive them of it and they will fade away like flowers without sunshine. Running, racing, racing, skipping, climbing--these are the things that strengthen the muscles, expand expand the chest, and build_ up the nerves. A mild dose of gymnastics taken daily CONFIDENCE RESTORED. The most important evidence of the sincerity of a broadening British spirit, as far as Canada is concerned, has been given in the provision made for funds enabling enabling the Canadian Northern Railway to continue the prosecution of its transcontinental transcontinental enterprise. The bankers of Britain, Britain, despite the sheltering moratorium, took that decisive action because of their absolute confidence, generally, in the Dominion whose development they have fostered for so many years, and, particularly, particularly, in the Canadian Northern Railway, with its splendidly located lines, superior OFF TO THE WAR Splendid Send-off to the Brave Boys of 46TH Durham Regiment. A mild dose 01 gymnastic ia*.cn uanj wn* ua in thé nursery will not invigorate the grades and developmental administration ^ - • .1 a _ li. il -- ---- n <1 V* aan n 1 a f r Large Frame Building For Sale. There is plenty of good lumber in this building which will be sold at a bargain. If you want the lot/ which is very desirable and centrally located, will also be sold at a great sacrifice. For Rent Furnished Home, every convenience, convenience, owner leaving town for the winter. =. Insurance Fire, Life, Personal Accident and Liability. - The. best in the world. CTT link w Harry The Insurance and Real Estate Man Phone 50, Bowmanville ALLOWB'EN joys are dear to every childish heart, and as we grow older, the day continues to hold a mystic charm for us, and serves to bring back memories of youthful pranks and parties in days long past BANK OF MONTREAL li. Established 1017 Incorporated by cAct of 'Parliament Capital -- $16,000,000 Rest -- -- $16,000,000 Undiv. Profits 1,046,217.80 Each succeeding year brings a more enthusiastic enthusiastic tendency to observe Hallowe'en, even among the grown-ups. Parties and functions of various sorts mark the day and evening. Perhaps you have need of a pair of party shoes for the Hallowe'en festival. If so, vue are showing a new line of Fall styles that 'will make selection easy* Savings Department We also invite you to ^ee our new Fall styles in high shoes. Their quality and price will prove interesting. Head Office, Montreal. J. À. McClellan, Uanager, Bowmanville Branch. THE STORE OF QUALITY 5. SERVICE system like a good romp in the open air. Mothers, therefore, who counsel their little girls to play very quietly make a mistake. Better the laughing, rosy-cheeked, rosy-cheeked, romping girl- than a pale, lily-faced one who is called every inch a lady. The latter, rarely breaks things, or tears her dress, or tires her mother's patience as the former does; but after all what does the tearing and breaking amount to ? A PRETTY VILLAGE The editor spent Friday of last week in Colborne, 40 miles east of Bowmanville. It is a prosperous incorporated village with a pretty little park in the centre with a fountain constantly flowing during summer months. It contains several wideawake wideawake business men we should judge from the liberal space they use in the two local newspapers--"The Express" and "The Enterprise"--and the community generally generally is public spirited. Masonry is an influence there, as in addition addition to a flourishing blue lodge a Chapter Chapter has been established, something unusual unusual in a village. They have a fine lodgeroom containing some very fine tracing boards and otherwise excellent equipment". The turnout of brethren at the funeral of their venerable brother, George Keyes, would have done credit to a city lodge. Four churches afford ample room for all worshippers--Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, and Baptist. Bowmanville, with double the population, has the same number, so that two places of worship and two pastors should be equal to the religious religious requirements. Hospitality is a great virtue with the citizens for they truly make visitors feel at home among them. During our stay we were, guest of former Bowmanville people--Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gale for dinner and Mr. and Mrs. S. H. ,Scripture (nee Belle Pirie) for tea. The two latter -were victims of a quite serious^itomobile accident ten days ago from which they are still suffering, but fortunately theit injuries injuries were not very serious. The accident accident was the result of reckless handling of a large car that assayed to pass the Gould car in which they were riding. Apple orchards are a big asset in Colborne Colborne district and, like the orchards in Darlington and Clarke townships, the trees are brilliant with rosy colored apples. apples. Tomatoes are extensively grown and, owing to trade conditions now pre- vailing, the splendid crop that has ripened so well by the lovely autumn sunshine, lies rotting on the ground in tons on several farms we passed. A Durham boy, Dr. lohn R. Hancock, son ot Mr. Geo. Hancock, Newtonville, is a successful veterinary surgeon in the vil- lage, who since our last visit has erected 5 a very handsome brick residence and commodious commodious garage for his automobile. It is one of the finest homes in the village. We made a brief call at the Methodist parsonage where we found the popular pastor, Rev. A. H. Foster, busy in his study-preparing for his Sunday work. He is on his fourth year as pastor of Colborne Methodist Church and we learned.'from thecitizens that his pastoral work is very highly appreciated. Bro. Foster is favorably favorably known thruout the Bay of Quinte Conference as an enthusiastic and successful successful worker among young people, especially in Epworth League and Summer School enterprises. The parsonage and church are a credit to the Methodists ot that village. village. We received a friendly, greeting on arrival arrival from a well-known Bowmanville old boy, Mr. lohn T. Nunn, who has been in "the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway there continuously for some 35 years. Colborne has one of- thé most successful village high schools in the- Province, the Principal being Mr. W. Bellamy,-B.A., and altho he has had tempting offers to go elsewhere he remains faithful ; to his present present Board.: He: is also a very active worker in church and-Sabbath School and in all respects a good helpful citizen, bearing bearing the respect of old and young. Few country villages can boast of having having a registry office but Colborne has one with Col. A. Willoughby as Registrar. The village contains also two clever citizens citizens learned in the law--Mr. W. L. Payne M. A./LL. B., K. C., and Mr. Frank L. Webb, B.A., LL. B., both of whom are prominent and active church workers. Our journey , down by Grand Trunk railway was rendered pleasant by having for companion from Port Hope ourlong- tiine friend Rev. S. T. Shorey, D. D., the highly esteemed and successful pastor ot Cambridge-St Methodist church, Lindsay, who was on his way to Picton to officiate at the funeral of an old member of one of his eàrly pastorates who had cherished a lasting regard for him and had made a dying requést that Dr. Shorey should bury him. On our return on the evening train we greatly enjoyed the companyof J üdge Geo. M. Roger of Cobourg and Rev. Geo. Coulson Workman, M.A., Ph. D., of Toronto. Toronto. So that while thé purpose of our trip to Colborne was rather a sad one- paying our last tribute to a worthy friend and veteran in journalism, we found muc pleasure and satisfaction in the acquaintances acquaintances we renewed and the day off from the worries and cares that more or less haunt the daily life of the editor of a country newspaper. As a" result, the company has been able to actively continue its construction work, the strain of unemployment has been relieved, relieved, and confidence has been restored very largely throughout the country. The welding together of Canadian Northern steel into a continuous rail highway highway from Quebec to Vancouver is practically practically guaranteed by this signal act of British favor, and, as a finished network of lines through the most productive portions portions in Canada it will take its place in the march of Canadian and Imperial, development. development. The line connecting the industrial east with the agricultural west has already been completed. It is expected that the Pacific coast section--Edmonton to Vancouver--will Vancouver--will be linked up by the end of the year. The Churches. PEACE RIVER COUNTRY. By Martin J. Ravey, Vancouver, B.C, I have just returned from an extendec tour through the Peace River Country anc feel that your readers will be interested to learn something about the virgin country. country. This part of British North America is so brimful of wonderful resources that it should not fail to influence the wave of settlement bound to follow the terrible European conflict in which the nations of the world are likely to be drawn before universal peace is arrived at. During the past 2% months I have been through a most remarkable country, full of opportunities awaiting both capital and labor. Peace River country abounds in Nature's wonders. Its natural resources include everything the heart of man can wish for. Millions of acres of arable land intersected with rivers, lakes and streams, which màke irrigation totally unnecessary, await settlement. A-greater part of this area is practically open and ready for the plow. Peavine, vetches, red top and a variety of other natural grasses grow in the wildest profusion and the few settlers who have gone in ahead of the railroac speak of the whole country, through which I passed, as being particularly adaptable for stock-raising, while when it is properly farmed the land will grow anything that can be raised oiitside tropical climate. One thing which should be particularly advantageous and indu- cive to rapid settlement is the unlimited supply of game, fish and wild fruits found at every turn. Throughout the timbered portions of the whole country, moose, deer, bear and antelope roam the woods and are so numerous, numerous, and almost tame, in certain places, that it will not tax the markesmanship of anyone who has learned to handle a rifle to provide all the meat required for the table, while the -country has almost become become over run with rabbit of a very delicious delicious flavor. The streams abound in wild duck and geese of different varieties, and at frequent intervals I ran into coyies of grouse and prairie chicken. Fishing is another form of supply for the necessities of life, whitefish, pike and pickerel/of the finest quality, averaging five weight can be secured in almost any quantity by using a net in the lakes, while salmon, trout, speckled trout, greylingand numerous other varieties of game-fish can easily" be taken in any of the streams with the use of either fly or bait. Another very valuable asset is the remarkable quantity of forbearing animals which appear to be rapidly increasing instead of decreasing as one would imagine, for many settlers and the native Indians have relied on these as a means of livelihood for many vears past. This appreciable increase is no doubt largely due to the Government regulations, providing for a close season. I was indeed very surprised to find such a large number of valuable foxes roving the woods. There weré black, silver-grey and red specimens. In the Pouce Coupe district a fox farm has already been, established established on a profit earning basis. Minx, martin, otter and beaver are also plentiful and from these trappers also find a most useful source of income. Coal, gas and o.l are known-to exist. The whole country is underlaid with coal seams, and at various points along the banks of the rivers coal does not even have to be mined, settlers being able to collect large blocks of coal float and all they have to do is to haul it to their cabins for fuel purposes, thus entailing less labor than wood splitting. Indeed taken all around it was the most interesting and educational trip I have ever taken. Desperate fighting has continued be- ; icrui tween the Germans and Allies for several pounds-irr -days with a frightful sacrifice of hurnan life on both sides, but latest despatches seem to show advances by the Allies in some sections of the long line of action-- nearly 300 miles. The Kaiser s attempt to reach Calais has béen unsuccessful al- sacrificed thousands of his OPERA HOUSE Nov. 5, Guy Fawke's Night A Grand Concert under auspices of L.O.L. No. 2384, introducing for the first time in Bowmanville Mr. Joe Williams, Comedian and Entertainer, Miss Ivy Rosmond Rumley, Male Impersonator Mrs. R. Jones, Scotch Vocalist Mr. Harry Walker, Pianist. J.,*., wui.j ..-----7 force, and to be auauicu lv a.njr ^ Secure tickets irom any of the i service therein, for the term of one -- D M MDnhplVe Dmer yeaI . } or during the war now existing be- members or at R. M. Mitchell s Drug Store. Plan open Monday, Nov. 2. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S 3 ASTORIA The Presbyterian and Disciple churches in town have been treated to a coat of paint exteriorally. Rev. W. Johnston, Millbrook, has been inducted as pastor of the Ashburn and Utica Presbyterian churches. Rev. E. A. Tonkin, Bowmanville, will conduct anniversary services at Garden Hill Methodist church Nov. 1. Rev. W. G. Clarke - , B. A., Belleville, gave a discourse Sunday evening on "How to detect a religious humbug." Rev. H. B, Kenny gave an address at Cobourg District Epworth League .Convention .Convention at Port Hope Monday. Rev. W. Higgs, pastor of Tyrone Circuit, Circuit, preached anniversary sermons Sunday Sunday at Wicklow, a former charge. Methodist church : Sunday morning-- Sacrament; evening--an address on "Belgians "Belgians and their country" by the pastor. Don't forget the District Epworth League Convention at Orono on Friday, Nov. 13th. Full particulars next week. Whitby Epworth League held their Silver Jubilee services Sunday. Their pastor Rev. M. E. Sexsmith preached special sermons. Rev. Dr. W. E.]MacTavish, B. A.,-Field Secretary Dominion Alliance, has resigned. He was well known in these counties as a temperance worker and speaker. Rev. A. H. Going, B. A., pastor of Port Hope Methodist church, conducted anniversary anniversary services at * Stirling Sunday. Rev. A. J. Terrill, B. D., was in Port - Hope. Rev. A. R. Sanderson, B. A., Belleville, occupied the pulpit of Simcoe-st Methodist Methodist church, Oshawa, on Sunday and addressed addressed the Young Men's Club Sunday* afternoon. Rev. John McNeil, one of Toronto's » greatest preachers, will speak to Cobourg Ministerial Association Monday, Nov. q. A public meeting is being arranged for the evening. Rev. B. Greatrix, Oshawa, a former pastor of West Belleville Methodist church,preached anniversary sermons Sunday Sunday to his former congregation to their great delight. Rev. Dr. Griffin, treasurer of the superannuation superannuation fund of the Methodist church, who is "88 years voung" conducted anniversary anniversary services in Mark-st church, Peterboro, Sunday. Rev. W. G. Clarke, Belleville, was crowded by an auto backing out of alleyway against another car and his right arm and left leg were considerably bruised. bruised. His "bicycle was wrecked. Dr. James L. Hughes, Toronto, spoke in Hallo way Methodist church on Monday evening on "King and Kaiserdom. This is the West Belleville church of which Rev. A. R. Sanderson, B. A., is pastor. Rev. H. S. Osborne, B. A., B. D., pastor of Bridge-st Methodist church, Belleville, conducted anniversary services in Whitby Tabernacle Sunday week. The Gazette says his discourses were very helpful and much appreciated. Thank-offering exceeded exceeded $501. . . , The Salvation Army is having special meetings on.Saturday Oct. 3ist and . n ~ day Nov. 1st., conducted by some Musical Salvation Scouts. Come to hear them. Don't miss this treat. Bright and enjoyable enjoyable meetings are being held. Good music and singing. Everybody welcome. The Women's Association of St. Paul's church have generously forwarded a contribution contribution of fruit to the Walkaw Mission at Walkaw, Sask., a mission of the Presbyterian Presbyterian church. The early frosts destroyed destroyed much of the vegetable crop at this place, so this gift will be a most acceptable acceptable one. , Canadian Methodism to a man and surely every mother will heartily endorse the prompt action of Rev. -Dr. S. D. Chown, General Superintendent, in send- 1 ing a strong protest to Premier Borden 1er of Gen. Alderson auth- canteen at Salisbury Plain for Canadian troops in the face of the prohibition of spirituous liquors in military military camps in Canada. It is a serious blunder, to say the least.. . Rev. C. G. Williams, Consecon, Ont,, I n w--- 1 whose fame as a lecturer is well known in , it may be said, When I Darlington where he has delighted several then comes the tug off audiences, will lecture in Orono on Nov. 8th and 9th. His lecture was recently given at Campbellford and Lindsay. "British Navy in Action" is his theme and is a very attractive one just now. It may be remembered that in Auaust Rev. McWilliams McWilliams volunteered to take up his old rating in the Navy as Captain of a gun and he is only waiting for the call to go t0 Hampton Epworth meeting Friday- evening was in charge of the social vice- president Mr. Chas Johns and was opened bv singing "The red, white and blue and prayeif by* Mr. Theo Salter Others contributing contributing were : Mrs. F. T. Alim and Nita Spry; Milton Avery a recitation; Patriotic solo Miss Evelyn White; duet Misses; Minnie Minnie and Lottie Horn; solo, Mr. Salter wo choruses members of League, reading, Mrs. I. L. Brown, "Success under diffiicul- ties." Asocial time was after enjoyed also a contest. Pie was served abundantly abundantly to everyone and the meeting closed with the National Anthem and the Bene 4i ThTvolunteers who have gone to join the second Canadian contigent attended St. John's Anglican Church on Sunday evening when the rector, Rev. T. A. Nmd, preachld a very appropriate sermonffrom the words: "No man liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself'. His w°rds of hope, encouragement and counsel shou make a lasting impression on the mind of the boys. . Thé choir sa "S „ R °<* . Ages", "Jesus Lover of my Soul 1 , Abide with me" and the National .Anthem At the close the Rector, on behalf of the Church, presented each volun * eer , Wlt x he pocket hymn and prayer book. 1 he whole service was very impressive. T sacred edifice was packed, extra seats having to be brought in from the Parish Hall. Bowmanville has again done its duty in answering the call of Lord Kitchener and the Mother Country for volunteers to compose the British army of one million men which the Minister of War is recruiting. recruiting. Forty men ôf "H" Company, 46th Regiment, volunteered for service in this contingent, and of this number twenty- eight passed medical inspection and have Deen accepted. Monday evening these men were given an entertainment and banquet in St. John's Parish Hall by the Ladies' Patriotic League. Major A. E McLaughlin occupied the chair and presented presented the following program : solos by Major W. C. King, R. M. Mitchell, Mrs. C A. Cawker and Mrs. Hugh Singer; addresses addresses by Revs. T. A. Nind, G. S. Wefs- man, A. H. Drumm and Mayor S. C. Hill- ier; accompanists, Mrs. R. M. Mitchell, Mrs. E. S. Senkler and Miss Carrie Roen- igk. At the close of the program Mrs. S. C. Hillier and Miss Galbraith on behalf of the Patriotic League presented each of the soldiers with a parcel containing a pair of sox, pair of wristlets, cholera band, "housewife", pillow and bag with antiseptic antiseptic gauze and adhesive plaster. Lieuts. G. C. Bonnycastle and H. E. Cooper on be half of the men thanked the ladies for their useful gifts. The soldiers were afterwards afterwards marched to the basement where the ladies served an appetizing banquet to all present. The local officers, including Capt. L. T. McLaughlin, Lieuts. G. C. Bonnycastle, C. H. Anderson, B. J. Hazlewood, Maj. W.C. King and Maj. A. E. McLaughlin, took this opportunity of presenting their fellow officer, Lieut. H. E. Cooper, who will be in charge of the men from 46th Regt., with great coat. ~ The Bowmanville contingent is com posed of: Lieut. H. E. Cooper; Color- Sergt. J. Goodall, Sergt. Wm. Carruthers, Corp. T. James, Corp. C. Tait, Ptes. John Williamson, J. Bell, H P. Moss, T. Cochrane, Cochrane, T. Thompson, C. Hayward, A. D. Carey, J. Reid, J. F. Johnston, C. M. Lux- on, F. Grant, Ed. Roberts, Joe Palmer, R. Dew, John Dick, R. A. Wing, C. Spry, C Ellicott, W. Roberts, A. R. Cousins, J. Mohun, T. Carruthers, P. Kelman. Of the above number four are Canadians, one American and the rest Britishers. The 46th Regiment are sending about 54 men on this contingent, as follows Bowmanville 28, Port Hope 8, Millbrook 12, Newcastle 6. What's the matter with Port Hope ? Isn't it about time the headquarters headquarters of the Durham Regiment were transferred to Bowmanville where there are some real soldiers ? Before entraining Tuesday morning these volunteers were lined up before the Municipal Building and presented by the Mayor and Mayoress with a sweater coat and woollen gloves on behalf of the town and citizens. They were also photographed photographed by Mr. Humphrey. They were then marched to the station headed by the Dominion Organ & Piano Co. Band. The Public School Cadets accompanied them to the station under command of Lieut.' Victor Greenfield and Sergt. G. W. Hum- page, who commanded the other volunteers. volunteers. The soldiers took the 10.18 train to Port Hope to join the Regiment which is going into training at Kingston till the second contingent sails for England. A large number of citizens and friends went to the station to cheer the boys away. THE WAR. tho he has saenneea tnousanus ui in=>. ~ ----o 5--~ AiHersnn forces in the effort. Canadian troops have against the order of Qen. Aiders^ now all reached Salisbury Plain where | orizing a wet they are in training for a time before being being sent to the front. A serious rebellion is reported from South Africa with the clever generals De Wet and Beyers at head of the rebels. Premier Botha will now find himself up against a pretty stiff proposition. proposition. Truly ' ' J XI7U "- Boer meets Boer war. CANADIAN BOYS, ^ , ATTENTION ! The drill at Taylor's Rink, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, will be resumed on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 o'clock. As most of "H" Company have gone to the front, new recruits are needed to bring the company up to full strength. Our British-born Boys have responded nobly and the Company wants all that will come out, but .would like to see more of our Canadian boys taking an interest, too. Come out Monday night, boys, and take your part, if it is only for Home Defence. - L. T.-McLaughlin, O. C. "H" Company, 46th Regt # VOLUNTEERS' OATH. Volunteers who are accepted for the second contingent must take the following following oath, which is administered by the recruiting recruiting officer : "I do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfill the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian overseas expeditionary attached to any arm of tween Great Britain and Germany, should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war, provided his Majesty should so long require my service or until legally discharged."